Bed to shower trolley transfer - SWI 004 2013

Disclaimer

This information is a guide only for use by non-government organisations and service providers as a training tool (supplementary to training) and is not intended as medical or professional advice. Users must seek appropriate medical or professional service. The State Government of South Australia accepts no responsibility for the suitability or completeness of the information and expressly disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any of the information.

Stop, Think, Assess, Review

Stop before you begin, you must review the support plan of the client being assisted.

Think about the task, any equipment needed and the readiness of the client. Think about other options if this task cannot be done safely.

Assess the client by watching/talking to them to see if they are willing and able to participate in the task.

Review other options available if client not ready for task. Talk to supervisor/manager about other options.

Potential hazards

Muscular or soft-tissue injury to client from incorrect handling, movement or posture.

Muscular, soft-tissue or skeletal injury to workers from incorrect movement, posture, over-reaching or lifting the weight of the client.

Client falling from bed or trolley.

Safety provisions

To prevent risk of injury to workers or clients during this manual task:

a. Follow all steps of this Safe Work Instruction (SWI).b. Minimum of 2 workers for this task.c. Be aware of movements during task, do not exceed your ability.d. Check there is enough space to move the shower trolley at every step of task; remove any tripping hazards.e. Communicate with client and other workers at every step of this task.

Instruction

Set up

Check the shower trolley (brakes) and slide board for any signs of wear or damage. If any faults, report immediately and do not use.

Make sure you know how to operate all controls of the specific shower trolley. If unsure, review Standard Operating Procedure for this shower trolley. Report immediately if SOP not available.

Ensure handling is done with flat open hands (not grasping with opposing thumb and fingers).

Refer to client's support plan for specific information.

Operation

Assist client to roll to side, facing away from where the shower trolley will be placed.

One worker on each side of bed, unless otherwise indicated in client's support plan.